Healthy UNH Blogger: Sarah Shaw
My tips and tricks to staying hydrated Now that we are in the full swing of summer and are experiencing some serious heat waves, you may start to notice yourself becoming dehydrated fairly easily compared to other times of the year. Whether you are spending your summer working at your internship in an air conditioned office or by poolside lifeguarding; staying hydrated all summer long is key to good health and a stronger immune system. The hydration status of the body is a little... Read More
Taking Care of Yourself and Others with A Cold During a Pandemic Although there have been a number of awful things that have resulted in the pandemic, there have also been a few good things that have changed that we all hope stay permanent. These are things like working from home, employers giving ample sick time, people finally understanding the concept of personal space in public places… The list goes on and on. One of my favorite things though, is that I have not been sick since three... Read More
How to Spice Up Your Meals Think of the last time you sat down for a home cooked meal. You took your first bite, and loved it, but something was missing. Most likely you reached for the salt to add a little bit to spice it up and add more flavor. Although this is perfectly fine every once in a while, keeping sodium (salt) intake low is key to a healthy heart across the life span. Currently, the recommendation for sodium intake is less than 2,300 milligrams per day which is approximately one... Read More
How to Buy Healthy Foods on a Budget Walking into any grocery store can be intimidating sometimes, especially when you are trying to eat a little healthier. Buying fruits and veggies can also be intimidating, this true after seeing some of the prices. There is no denying that eating healthy can be expensive sometimes. So, in honor of the month of July being Farm Fresh Month, I am going to share some of my favorite tips to eating healthy on a budget! Shop in season! Shopping in season is the... Read More
The Benefits and Why We Shouldn’t Discredit It Think of the last time you went to the gym and used the cardio equipment. Whether you were on the treadmill, elliptical, or bike; odds are, you saw someone walking on the treadmill. When you saw this, maybe even for a split second, you thought to yourself “what a waste of time.” Or “that doesn’t even count as real exercise.” I think we’ve all done something like this before. But before we continue to judge, I think it’s time we reassess and see... Read More
How Therapy Can Benefit Everyone For a long time, mental health and therapy just seemed to be one of taboo topics. Something you really shouldn’t be talking about, and if you did, people may pass judgment or stigma. Over time though, countless nonprofits and social justice groups have been advocating for the de-stigmatization of struggles with mental health. Since the start of the pandemic, it seems as though it is much easier to talk about mental health and that is more “okay” to bring it up... Read More
Staying Flexible Throughout the Day Although there are many ways to combat some of the physical fatigue we are all feeling at the end of the day from working at home; I think we can all agree that the best way to refresh and recharge without breaking a sweat is doing some light stretches at your desk. Sure, getting up to walk up and down the stairs a few times here and there or going outside to get some fresh air are both super important; but it’s hard to do these things when you already have... Read More
Gather Food Repurposing Program Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with UNH Dining Dietitian, Rochelle L’Italien to talk about the Gather Food Repurposing Program that launched two weeks ago. This new program is a collaboration between UNH Dining, the UNH Nutrition Department, Gather NH, and so many other departments on campus. Essentially, this program works to rescue food that is still good but doesn’t meet “commercial standards” and prevent it from being sent to the garbage or... Read More
Staying safe and having fun this summer As more and more people are getting vaccinated and restrictions are lifting; many people are feeling the travel bug. The desire to leave the house for a week (or a few days) to be somewhere new and have some fun. Whether you want to get on a plane and fly to the other side of the country, or pack up the car and head to the mountains for the weekend; I think we are all feeling the travel bug in some sort of way. Now that we are heading into the summer... Read More
The Power of a Growth Mindset In 2006, Carol Dweck (an American Psychologist) discussed her theories on Fixed and Growth mindsets in her book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success”. Although her research was mainly focused on school-aged children, her works on Mindset can be applied to people at any age and stage of life. Simply put, a person has a fixed mindset if they believe that their talents, skills, and intelligence are just fixed traits. Meaning that there is nothing (or very... Read More
Name: Sarah Shaw
Hometown: Springvale, ME
Major: Nutrition and Wellness
Graduation Year: 2021
What do you do to make a healthy UNH: I am involved in a lot of different orgs on campus! In these orgs, I always try to connect with as many people as I can and remind them about the importance of self-care!
Favorite food: This is something that always changes for me, but as of right now, I'm going to say tacos!
Favorite movie: Captain America
Favorite book: The Power of Kindness by Piero Ferrucci
What place in the world do you most want to visit: I would love to go to Colombia! The food looks amazing, it is a country rich in culture, and they have the best coffee in the world.
Favorite dining hall: Stillings all the way. The variety is amazing, and the vegan bar is phenomenal!
What do you love about UNH: I really love the energy of campus. It always feels so energentic and happy all of the time!
As a Healthy UNH intern, what are you most excited about: I am most excited to share my passion for all dimensions of wellness with other students!
